Fort Wayne Banks Hold Half Million In Reserves Counted As Circulation
The Times-Post argues that four Fort Wayne national banks hold over a half million dollars as lawful reserves counted in circulation by the Treasury. It notes reserves in reserve cities at 25 percent, others at 15 percent, and suggests nationwide reserves total hundreds of millions. The papercontends treasury officials misrepresent the facts while praising local bank health.
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The Tribune argues over bimetallic standard and silver debate
The letter from The New Albany Tribune addresses silver standard critics, arguing factual silver and gold supplies in various nations. It asserts Russia, a silver standard country, has more gold than several gold standard nations and calls for a double standard linking two metals to prevent currency depreciation.
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Portugal
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Scandinavian Union
Australia
Canada
Cuba
Haiti
Russia
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Scriptural Bimetallism Trialed by Chicago Pastor
Rev J P Brushingham of Fulton Street Methodist Church Chicago preached on Scriptural Bimetallism. He argued scriptures discriminate against nothing useful or beautiful and condemned old time theologians for prejudiced interpretations.
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J. P. Brushingham
Fulton Street Methodist Episcopal Chutch
Chicago
Foreordination and Money in Bible History Debate
The speaker argues both free will and predestination are biblical, noting the heated debate over gold and silver currency surpassing disputes on baptism or predestination. He cites biblical use of money from Abraham’s purchase for 100 shekels to coins in the New Testament, and says money serves as a defense and a factor in civilization, not inherently evil.
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Humanity
Egypt
Christ
Abraham
Machphelah
Ephron
Cincinnati Ballot Shows Limited Support for Free Coinage
The Cincinnati silver ballot tallies 2 561 for independent free coinage and 5 753 in opposition, a 192 vote margin against it. Ohio’s gold basis stance contrasts with large cities, while many voters rejected independence or the 16 to 1 ratio. The result suggests independ ent free coinage is a winner among a substantial minority, with outright gold supporters under 8 percent.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
The
Tribune
Silver movement and political jabs in late 19th century press
The Fort Wayne Times-Post and New Albany Tribune spar over silver policy with sports metaphors about kicking toward success. References to Rider Haggard as a parliamentary candidate and notes on gold standard politics surface alongside remarks from the Ogden Standard and Atlanta Constitution about conventions, and Secretary Swrris’s stance shifting under Cleveland’s influence.
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Tribune
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New Albany Tribune
Isis Boom Punctured by Persistent Election Lie
The Ogden Standard reports a circulating false claim about Benjamin Harrison saying he wished for a gun upon seeing a woman in bloomers. The paper notes the denial and says the lie rides the telegraph wires across the country, injuring Harrison’s campaign despite truth.
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Ogden Standard
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Harrison
Waiting for the Cat. Greensburg New Era editorial tease
The Greensburg New Era critiques editors for lacking opinions while admitting the paper hides a position on the public's most absorbing question. The writer notes the journal is described as a paper with no opinions and suggests editors may be iti about the stance.
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Greensburg New Era
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Editors Debate Gold and Silver Monometallism
A careful study of the question by editors followed by frank editorial discussion is urged. The stakes are momentous, and editors should use legitimate means to advance the side they support whether it be silver restoration or the continuation of gold monometallism.
Women in politics and the first female gavel holder
A historical account from 1895 highlights women in politics led by Miss Henrietta G Moore at Springfield Ohio Prohibitionists convention. It profiles Moore and Miss Helen Varick Boswell, both noted as pioneering delegates, and details Colorado figures Mrs Hiram B Stearns and others shaping the suffrage and reform movements with calls for equal rights, temperance leadership, and sound money advocacy.
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New York City
Cleveland
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Hiram B. Stevens
Denver
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United States
East Capitol Hill Republican League
Stevens
City Central Committee
Curious Fact Reflects Gold Standard Meddling
A succinct critique notes gold standard supporters and papers urging silver sentiment behind the scenes. It accuses goldbugs of employing figures like Carlisle and Bynum to sway the public, while their own press pushes gold arguments.
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Friends of Silver
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Brouse Grace Kid Shoes Cycle Costumes Notes
Notes describe the latest Brouse Grace line for children's footwear and accompanying costumes. Highlights include playful designs, durable fabrics, and coordinated accessory options. Availability and retailer details are not specified in the fragment.
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Grace Kid Shoes
Bicycle Fashion Notes from Tupic Cholle t
A detailed description of 19th century bicycle attire covers blouses of batistée with large sleeves, full fronts, and cool, tone-setting effects. It discusses alpaca fabrics, leggings matching gowns, and garments resisting dust and dampness, with examples in brown cheviot and bloomers, gaiters, and leather belts.
An Investigating Alligator Tours Jacksonville Main Street
A 16 foot alligator crawled from the St Johns river to Main Street in Jacksonville last week. Crowds panicked as pistol shots failed to deter it. After four blocks it was wounded by a rifle then crawled up a telegraph pole and was shot dead. Nine larger alligators had been killed recently at the foot of Main Street, this was the first to enter town.
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United States
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Board of Education
Springfield
Buchtel Col
St. Johns River
Main Street
Jacksonville
New York Sun
New Bicycle Theft Safeguard Patent Report
A New York Tribune description outlines a steel spring device fitted to the rear frame post. A key turns the spring, causing a sprocket inside to click as the wheel moves, deterring theft with audible noise heard a block away. Returning the key engages the spring to grip the inner post and halt motion.
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New York Tribune
To Mark Your Linen by an Electrograph
A Royal Society presentation described an electrograph for indelible linen marking. A dampened fabric receives a two second current from a silver die, depositing silver where touched, then is reversed for three seconds to reduce the metal.
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Portland Senior Challenges Any Man In County In Wrestling
John Hall, 83, of Portland Maine, known as a spry veteran, issues a challenge to wrestle any man in Cumberland county without weight or age limits. He declares his willingness to prove endurance and skill against all challengers in the area.
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Cumberland County
A Tale Two Nations by W H Hervey
A Tale of Two Nations traces a love story within the broader history of monetization and the forces that have shaped American prosperity. The popular edition is 25 cents, extra quality paper 50 cents, cloth binding $1.00.
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Number aoven by W H Harvey illustrated edition
A late 19th century style catalog note promotes Number aoven by W H Harvey, illustrated, 192 pages with apt illustrations. It includes an exposure of the 1878 crime and the Harvey Laughlin joint defeat. Popular edition priced 25 cents. Sent on receipt of price Fort Wayne Times-Post.
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Fort Wayne
Central Bimetallic Compact Calls for Silver Restoration
A historic resolution urges formation of a Central Bimetallic Compact to campaign for restoring silver coinage to its pre 1873 status. It argues free coinage protected value, laments 1873 act restricting silver, and calls for education and political action to reestablish silver alongside gold. The Trivus-Post is empowered to organize a meeting for this effort.
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